2025 – Page 3

Middle school psychologist wins honor from GVSU

Wayland Middle School psychologist Liz DeBoer was honored by the Grand Valley State University Student Affiliates of School Psychology as School Psychologist of the Year. Mrs. DeBoer received this recognition…

Editor May 14, 2025

Sports

A first: Vikings don’t take 1st in invitational

Riley Homrich Centreville Monday accomplished something that few track teams have this spring. It defeated both the Hopkins boys and girls in an invitational. The Centreville girls edged Hopkins by…

Editor May 13, 2025

Articles

JD Gonzales returns as Plan Commission chair

Veteran Wayland City Planning Commission Chairman J.D.Gonzales was chosen for yet another term Tuesday night. Andrew Shelest, who chaired the April meeting in the absence of Anne Tatreaux and Gonzales,…

Editor May 13, 2025

Features

A ‘business decision’ trumps quality work

“Your call is important to us… “The truth about bullshit.” — A book by Laura Penny Sherry Miklusicak ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is…

Editor May 13, 2025

Community Notices

Dollar General faces citizens’ opposition in Monterey Township

Many believe Dollar General stores seem to be popping up almost everywhere on the landscape, but there apparently is one exception — in Monterey Township. The Monterey Township Planning Commission…

Editor May 13, 2025

Features

Funeral is Wednesday for Charles Owens, 82

Charles David Owens, age 82, of Shelbyville died Sunday, May 11. Chuck retired from Steelcase after 40 years of service. He enjoyed his summers at Little White Fish Lake, and…

Editor May 13, 2025

Community Notices

Vehicle thefts rash continues in Dorr Twp.

A rash of vehicle break-ins continues to frustrate Dorr area households. One Facebook poster said, “We’ve experienced three nights in a row of break-ins, and it’s clear these incidents are…

Editor May 12, 2025

Articles

Women’s semi-pro grid team to play here

Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Valkyrie Wayland High School’s football stadium will be host to a women’s semi-professional football game at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim…

Editor May 12, 2025

Articles

New trash company in Dorr, Moline, Hopkins

It's always a great time to clean out the garage or start your next project. Give us a call or send us a message for your next dumpster rental.…

Editor May 12, 2025

Columns

King & I columnist to retire for a 2nd time

EDITOR’S NOTE: Author Phyllis McCrossin has decided to retire a second time since she stepped away several years ago. The following is her last column for Townbroadcast. We thank her…

Editor May 12, 2025